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Legally reviewed · 7 Sep 2026
When a Company Executive Is Accused of Fraud or Illegal Fundraising in China: Separating Business Failure from Criminal Intent
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Legally reviewed · 7 Sep 2026
Electronic Evidence in a China Cybercrime Case: Authentication, Attribution and Defense Strategy from Detention to Trial
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Legally reviewed · 7 Sep 2026
From Accomplice Liability to Non-Prosecution: How Refund, Victim Forgiveness and Role Evidence Affect a China Criminal Case
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Legally reviewed · 7 Sep 2026
Defending a Telecom-Fraud Case in China: Role Attribution, Electronic Evidence and the Boundary Between Knowing Assistance and Fraud
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Legally reviewed · 7 Sep 2026
The First 37 Days After Criminal Detention in China: Defense Strategy Before Arrest Approval
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Legally reviewed · 7 Sep 2026
Contract Fraud or a Failed Business Deal? Building the Defense When a Commercial Dispute Becomes a Criminal Case
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Legally reviewed · 7 Sep 2026
The First 72 Hours of a Suspected False Special VAT Invoice Investigation: Reconstructing Transaction Substance Before Tax Risk Becomes Criminal Risk
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Legally reviewed · 28 Jul 2026
Fraud and Embezzlement Defense in China: Legal Strategies for Foreign Business Professionals
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Legally reviewed · 28 Jul 2026
Understanding Criminal Sentencing for Affray and Disorderly Conduct in China: A Guide for Foreign Nationals
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Legally reviewed · 28 Jul 2026
Minor Criminal Record Sealing in China: New 2026 Pilot Expansion and What It Means for Foreign Defendants
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Legally reviewed · 27 Jul 2026
Securities Market Manipulation in China: Criminal Liability for Foreign Investors
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Legally reviewed · 27 Jul 2026
When Lawyer Marketing Crosses the Line: Free Speech vs Criminal Law in China
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